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Standard VIII
Mathematics
Prices / Charges Related to Buying and Selling
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Question
A student buys 3 pencils for Rs.4 and sells all at for Rs.5. His gain or loss % is
A
5 % loss
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B
25 % gain
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C
6.25 % gain
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6.25 % loss
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Solution
The correct option is
B
25 % gain
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